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The capital of Poland was rebuilt after World War II and continues to grow, with a flourishing arts scene and a mix of old and modern architecture.

Dating back to the 14th century, this church blends a simple Gothic exterior with an elaborate Baroque décor. It once housed an important Jesuit college. 

Admire beautiful city squares, visit a royal castle and embrace the timeless atmosphere of the historic heart of Poland\'s capital city.

Exhibitions of works by modern artists, such as Krystian Lupa and Wilhelm Sasnal, decorate the halls of this avant-garde building. 

Admire beautiful city squares, visit a royal castle and embrace the timeless atmosphere of the historic heart of Poland\'s capital city.

Watch a demonstration of the Foucault pendulum at this richly decorated church, which was one of Kraków’s earliest Baroque buildings. 

Discover ancient fortifications, atmospheric bars, varied museums, medieval treasures and royal palaces on a tour of Kraków’s fascinating historic center. 

Watch a demonstration of the Foucault pendulum at this richly decorated church, which was one of Kraków’s earliest Baroque buildings. 

Poland’s former capital is known for its architectural splendor, exciting contemporary art and fascinating history, with castles, ruins and museums around the city.

Mountains, forests, lakes, medieval castles and World War II history make this central European country a fascinating destination.

Set amid the characterful streets of Poznań’s Old Town is this Baroque masterpiece, which hosts free weekly organ concerts in the summer. 

Walk part of the Amber Road to Venice by crossing the bridge to the original heart of the Old Town of Wrocław and explore its jumble of religious and royal buildings.

Poland’s former capital is known for its architectural splendor, exciting contemporary art and fascinating history, with castles, ruins and museums around the city.

One of Poland’s oldest cities is known for its green spaces and well-preserved ancient buildings. Visit historic palaces, churches and miles of parks and forests.

Pay your respects to some of Kraków’s distinguished Jewish luminaries and the fallen families of the Holocaust while strolling through this eerie burial ground. 

Watch a demonstration of the Foucault pendulum at this richly decorated church, which was one of Kraków’s earliest Baroque buildings. 

Pay your respects to some of Kraków’s distinguished Jewish luminaries and the fallen families of the Holocaust while strolling through this eerie burial ground. 

Walk part of the Amber Road to Venice by crossing the bridge to the original heart of the Old Town of Wrocław and explore its jumble of religious and royal buildings.

Pay your respects to some of Kraków’s distinguished Jewish luminaries and the fallen families of the Holocaust while strolling through this eerie burial ground. 

During your tour of Wrocław, spend an hour or so browsing this incredibly ornate Baroque treasure trove with its beautiful ceiling paintings and Rococo elements.

Admire beautiful city squares, visit a royal castle and embrace the timeless atmosphere of the historic heart of Poland\'s capital city.

Pay your respects to some of Kraków’s distinguished Jewish luminaries and the fallen families of the Holocaust while strolling through this eerie burial ground.